This book is an introduction to research methodology intended to be used by students of undergraduate and post graduate courses and those seeking clarity and an understanding of the key terminology used in research. The handbook will provide the reader with the basic framework and summary of basic research principles and techniques. This book has been written in simple language with examples to elucidate the underlying concepts, terms, language of research, paradigms of research, types of research, research methods, sampling, data and measurement, data collection methods and report writing. The author has used a practical approach to the principles of research to make it easier for the reader to understand, apply and select the paradigms of research, research methods and research methodology applicable to their research. This book endeavours to make research easy to understand and apply to all readers.

This is a comprehensive guide to quantitative research, rooted in the author's own teaching and research. In particular, it challenges both the student who "does not do numbers" and the student who does nothing but numbers (and who therefore fails to interpret or challenge his/her results). The book shows how all educational researchers need to "do" quantitative research, even if only in the sense of reading other people's research findings. In fact, the book argues that the conventional distinction between primary and secondary research data is inadequate, since there is enormous need/opportunity for conducting research through using and reinterpreting secondary data. This leads to one of the main selling points of the book - Gorard's idea of the "idle researcher", who makes valuable contributions to the research literature by using data gathered by other researchers.

Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-On Approach makes learning research methods easy for students by giving them activities they can experience and do on their own. With clear, simple, and even humorous prose, this text offers students a straightforward introduction to an exciting new world of social science and behavioral research. Rather than making research seem intimidating, author Bora Pajo shows students how research can be an easy, ongoing conversation on topics that matter in their lives. Each chapter includes real research examples that illustrate specific topics that the chapter covers, guides that help students explore actual research challenges in more depth, and ethical considerations relating to specific chapter topics. 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Read This Book 1. Conducting research can be fun when you see it in terms that relate to your everyday life. 2. Knowing how to do research will open many doors for you in your career. It will open your mind to new ideas on what you might pursue in the future (e.g., becoming an entrepreneur, opening your own nongovernmental organization, or running your own health clinic), and give you an extra analytic skill to brag about in your job interviews. 3. Understanding research will make you an educated consumer. You will be able to evaluate the information before you and determine what to accept and what to reject. Truth be told, understanding research will save you money in the short and long term*. *From Chapter 1 of Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-On Approach

A perennial bestseller since 1997, this updated tenth edition of Understanding Research Methods provides a detailed overview of all the important concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. It covers the principles of both qualitative and quantitative research, and how to interpret statistics without computations, so is suitable for all students regardless of their math background. The book is organized so that each concept is treated independently and can be used in any order without resulting in gaps in knowledge—allowing it to be easily and precisely adapted to any course. It uses lively examples on contemporary topics to stimulate students’ interest, and engages them by showing the relevance of research methods to their everyday lives. Numerous case studies and end-of-section exercises help students master the material and encourage classroom discussion. The text is divided into short, independent topic sections, making it easy for you to adapt the material to your own teaching needs and customize assignments to the aspect of qualitative or quantitative methods under study—helping to improve students’ comprehension and retention of difficult concepts. Additional online PowerPoint slides and test bank questions make this a complete resource for introducing students to research methods. New to this edition: New topic section on design decisions in research Additional material on production of knowledge and research methods Significant development of material on ethical considerations in research Fresh and contemporary examples from a wide variety of real, published research Topic-specific exercises at the end of each section now include suggestions for further steps researchers can take as they build their research project.

Research Methods made easy is a step by step guide for beginners of research,and advanced learners of research in Social Sciences and Pure Sciences . It has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:* formulating a research question* ethical considerations* carrying out a literature review* choosing a research design* selecting a sample* collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data* writing a research report detailed thesisThe book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.This book is equally beneficiall for the students of advanced research methods persuing their PhD degrees in different subjects of social Sciences, business, education, public health, related disciplines and even Science subjects.This text shows novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific community. The book stresses the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor. Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:* Effectively design, collect, organize, and analyze data and then to present results to the scientific community* Use the Internet as both a resource and a means for accessing qualitative data* Explore current issues in the world of researchers, which include a serious concern about ethical behavior and protocols in research and a more reflexive and sensitive role for the researcher* Recognize the importance of ethical concerns before they actually begin the research collection, organization, and analytic process* Understand basic elements associated with researcher reflexivity and research voiceIt is a comprehensive, and compact source for basic to advanced concepts in research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any undergraduate to doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents.

This new edition provides clinicians and trainees with guidance on the latest clinical research techniques and publishing in medical literature. Divided into six sections, the book begins with an overview of research and evidence-based medicine, then discusses the strengths and limitations of specific research designs including randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, case control studies and much more. The following sections cover reporting guidelines, writing a good research paper, sample size calculations, subgroup analyses and associated topics such as research ethics and patient consent. The second edition has been fully revised and expanded and includes new advanced content. Clinical images and figures further enhance the comprehensive text. Key points New edition providing guidance on latest clinical research techniques and publishing in medical literature Fully revised and expanded content with new advanced topics Internationally recognised author team Previous edition (9788184488906) published in 2010

Research Methods made easy is a step by step guide for beginners of research,and advanced learners of research in Social Sciences and Pure Sciences . It has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:* formulating a research question* ethical considerations* carrying out a literature review* choosing a research design* selecting a sample* collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data* writing a research report detailed thesisThe book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.This book is equally beneficiall for the students of advanced research methods persuing their PhD degrees in different subjects of social Sciences, business, education, public health, related disciplines and even Science subjects.This text shows novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific community. The book stresses the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor. Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:* Effectively design, collect, organize, and analyze data and then to present results to the scientific community* Use the Internet as both a resource and a means for accessing qualitative data* Explore current issues in the world of researchers, which include a serious concern about ethical behavior and protocols in research and a more reflexive and sensitive role for the researcher* Recognize the importance of ethical concerns before they actually begin the research collection, organization, and analytic process* Understand basic elements associated with researcher reflexivity and research voiceIt is a comprehensive, and compact source for basic to advanced concepts in research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any undergraduate to doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents.